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A Queer Evangelist.

CHICAGO, August 18.-A Times
Nashville, Tenn, special says: A
strange case is reported from the
Hermitage district of this county.
Richard Hunt, a colored preacher,
has built up a little congregation and
established small church. He want
ed to hold revival, butsthe slight
expense attached to lights, etc, could
not be met. He stole COW from a
neighbor, brought it to Nashville and
sold it for SIS and started his revival.
He had secured fifteen converts and
six more promising mourners on the
anxious seat when the constable
came along, closed up the revival and
brought Hunt to Nashville where he
is now in jail.
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LEETOWN.

The return game of base ball be-
tween the Leetown and Kearneys-
vile mines resulted disastrously for
the former, and our boys came out
worse this time than the Kearneys-
vile boys did in the first game, but
we hope to do better next time.
| understand that the Board of
Education has awarded the contract
for building the new school house to
replace the old "Gridiron Academy"
to Mr.. Gagely, of Browns Crossing.
The new hnilding is tn he % by 36ft
and lift. in the story, and will cost
when completed, about $500.
We are glad to be able to an
nounce that Miss Ellen Homar is
much better than at the date of my
last letter.
The Sunday School of Westley
Chapel, NJ. E. Church South, of this
place, held their annual picnic last
Saturday, and had very pleasant
and enjoyable day in the woods.
Mr.. George III. Ramsburg is to
teach at Wright's school house an
other term, he having been there six
terms already. Fl. G. Evans will
again take charge of the "Gridiron
Academy" and Jerry M. Johson
will again teach the colored school at
"Johnsontown," couple of miles
east of here. Thus you see there
was no change made in the Leetown
sub-district. r.
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WASHINGTON, d. c., August 21.--
Ballot box stuffing in the elections
of the Grand Army of the Republic
is something new. A very serious
case in recent meeting Of the Coun-
ell of the Department of the Poto
mac has just become known here.
The delegates from the seven Posts
of the.department met to elect del
egate to the st. Louis Encampment.
There were about one hundred aud
forty present. A prominent candi-
date was comrade named Butts,
clerk in the Pension Office, and
strong supporter Of General Black
for Commander in Chief.
When the vote was announced
Butts was found to have been elect
ed by about thirty majority. The
vote excited surprise, and led to the
polling of those present. This de-
veloped the sensational fact that
there had been about thirty-fve more
votes cast than there were comrades
present. This led to a scene, and
the council adjourned in great ex-
element, postponing the election of
delegates TO subsequent meeting.
At this adjourned meeting Butts
was defeated by a decided vote
Butts is a New York man, and is
credited with working up the Brook
lyn reception to General Black.
These meetings were both secret, and
generally the secrets Of the Grand
Army meetings are well kept, but
the present case was Of such an ex-
traordinary character that finally
the Indignation over it inside the cir
Giles has caused it to reach the pub
lie.
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THE Mechanics Band picnic to PEN
Mar was largely attended Saturday
last. Pen-Mar seemed to be in it's most
enhancing state; the day was beautiful
and the atmosphere clear, thus render
ing the scenic attractions par excellent.
As far as the eye could reach across the
rugged mountain tops, down through
the peaceful valley. the eye delighted in
rejecting the image of the picturesque
landscape. Those of our people who
have never been to Pen-Mar can dimly
appreciate its scenery.
The view from the lofty Quirank is
grand. The vision seeks In bewilder-
ment the altitude of the spot. Aside
from the touch of nature which has
made all Pen-mar akin, there is never
failing orchestra to delight and please
the multitude of pleasure seekers. Up
on the whole this pleasure ground is
worthy the praises its votaries bestow
upon it..
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All About a Woman.

CHICAGO, August 21.-A Times
special from Little Rock, Ark, says: A
terrible tragedy occurred in the Chick
asaw nation Wednesday last, in which
three persons were fatally wounded
Two families named Harrison and
Graham were travelling through the
territory to Texas. Harrison and
Graham became involved in quarrel
about the marrying of Harrison's
daughter by young Graham, but the
lady's father declined to allow the
marriage. The young man threat
ened to shoot Harrison, and the
latter's son. believing his fathers
life in danger, shot Graham, inficting
q mortal wound. A young brother
of the wounded. man, seeing his broth
er fall, shot young Harrison, through
the arm, when the elder Harrison who
had armed himself, reappeared and
was also shot by Graham, 1t is
thought the three men will die.
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CORRESPONDENCE
HEDGEsyILLE.

Quite a number of clerical and lay
delegates are in the village this week
in attendance upon the Distrirt Con-
ference of the NJ. E. Church, South.
The colored people are rapidly
bringing to completion the improve
ments in their place ofworship which
with the cupalo and bell will add
much to the general appearance of
the building.
Mrs. j. B. Clary, of North Noun
tain, has gone to Frederick county,
Md. to visit friends and relatives.
Rev. j. d. Dorsey took his depart
nre on Monday last, for brief So
iourn in Washing, D. G.
Miss Annie Chrisman, of this vii
lage, we learn has number of city
boarders, who are well pleased with
surroundings and climate.
Mr.. Mason Cornelius, formerly of
this place, now with j. III. Miller u
Sons, was in our midst on Sunday
last.
Mrs. VIM. T. Noll and daughter,
Mrs. Ida Miller are visiting Mrs. j.
II. Miller.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Hamilton
Risor, an old and respected resi-
dent of North Mountain has sur
plus of copper h cad snakes in his
corporation, being able to eject them
for The amusement of his friends by
slight cough. REPORTER.
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SOUTH OpEQUON.

We have not had rain enough in
the last four months to wet the
ground four inches, consequently
some farmers cannot do any pillow.
ing for the present.
A novel COW trade took place at
Fairview last week. One cow goes
dry months, while the other one
sucks herself, now which party got
cheated.
The Three Run Sunday School
picnic (minus Supt., music, speakers
and preacher) came off very quietly,
and was, taking altogether, very
pleasant affair.
Harry Deck is rebuilding his barn,
which was blown down some time
ago.
The corn crop in this section will
be very light this year. Late pota-
toes are almost an entire failure.
JAS. W. Rutherford, is still i'm
proving his farm by digging well
and putting up some other outbuild-
ings.
Several very severe cases Of sick
ness have been in this vicinity lately,
but under the very skillful treat
ment of DIR. Davis, they had to get
we'll again.
Market quotations: Butter, 90;
Eggs, IL; Potatoes, rs; Chickens,
rs. Fruit of all kinds is very
scarce. LITTLE SHAVER.
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Y. M. g. A.-The General Secretary
of the Y. M. G. A. has requested us to
call attention of the young men of our
town to the Sunday afternoon
meetings in the Y. M. G. A.. rooms.
All young men are welcome to attend
their meetings. Good music and sing
ing are furnished by Prof. Luscomb
and the choir. Boys meeting at 7
o'clock on Friday evening, and young
mems meeting at s O'Clock. Boys
meeting will be led by Gent Secretary,
Mr.. Frank Barr.
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WE acknowledge an invitation to the
Sd Annual Free Observation-Disclosures
at Morgan's Grove, near Shepherds
town, Sept. 10, IA and Is. Among the
speakers we note Hons. Chas. J. Faux
ner, John Z. Kenna, w. L. Wilson and
Ex- Governor VIM. T.. Hamilton, or
Maryland. The attractions, natural
and artificial are varied and delightful.
Machinery of every description large
display OF fine stock varied exhibit
of agricultural products etc. Two now
ell features Of the exhibition will be a
a riding match and baby show. We
bespeak for it large attendance.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-08-27

LOVE is an oasis in the desert. It is
garden spot in which grow the choic-
est of flowers. Love, when deceived is
an icicle upon your feelings. 1t in
creases by usage, becomes pungent
when near its devotional object and
withers when removed there from.
Love is a parasite that hangs on with
the grasp of swapping turtle. 1t is
not pulled up, vaunteth not itself, doth
not behave itself unseemly, is long suf-
fering, and frequently is long awaiting.
Love is the corner stone of justice-but
oftentime strikes hands with the other
fellow.
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A Woman's Age

A woman, it is said, is no Older than she
looks. Many women. however, look double
their actual age by reason of those functional
disorders which wear upon the nerves and
vitality, and which, if unchecked, are liable
TO change the most robust woman to q weak,
broken-down invalid. DR.. Pierce's "Favor-
ite Prescription" will positively cure every
irregularity and weakness peculiar to the
sex, and requires but single trial to prove
ITS surprising merit. Price reduced to one
dollar. By druggists.
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The Nineteenth Century Club is an organi-
cation that Will consist of an equal mum her
Of men and women. 1t is hardly to be ex-
pected that they will agree on all subjects
but II can surprise no one to learn that Dr.
Pierce's "Golden Medical Discovery is
unanimously pronounced the most successful
remedy extant for pulmonary consumption.
as has been demonstrated In hundreds of
cases it positively arrests this disease and
Restores health and strength, if administered
in its early stages. BY druggists.
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Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg H.,
says: ''Having received so much benefit
from Electric Bitters, feel it my duty to
let suffering humanity know it. Have had a
ronnlng sore on my leg for eight years my
doctors told me | would have to have the
bone scraped or leg amputated. ] used. in
stead, three bottles of Electric Btters and
seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and my
ep is now sound and WE'LL
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents a
b ottle andBucklen's Arnica Salve at csc.
per box by f. @. Williams, Jr., & Bro.
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THE Changers Picnic will be held at
Williams Grove, commencing Aug.
2sth, continuing six days. The exhibit
tion will consist of many attractions,
among, which especially machinery and
stock are the chief.
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A NOTED joker was telling snake
story on a boat the other day, the boat
capsized. After several hours were
spent in rolling the man over barrel
he resuscitated and inquiring of his at
tendants where he left Off, he began
accordingly TO finish the story.
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EVIDENTLY HE is NOT LOSING SLEEP
OVER THE QUESTION OF RENoMI
NATION.
New YORK, August 2l.-The
Evening Sun prints the following
special from Washington;
"Some ofthe gossip that is current
here now is not meer dog day trif-
ling. 1t is certain Republican poll
ticians are as excited, as deep in plot
and counterpart and as busy Presi-
dent-hunting as party leaders ever
were. This is in strange contrast
with the dead calm that character
ICES the Democrats. who seem to
have accepted without question, the
certainty of Cleveland's renomina-
ton. And it is a dead calm which
the Republican politicians assert is
the stagnation of lethargy.
The news that has been current
here for day or two among the few
able Republican politicians who hap
pen TO be here is somewhat startling.
and an opportunity has been given
your correspondent to learn just
what it is.
First, respecting the purpose of
Mr.. Blaine. Some of his most init
mate friends, those who would be
likely to know what his plans are if
anybody does, have been putting
their heads together since he went
away. They approached each other
cautiously. Each one of them has
felt that it was strange that Mr..
Blaine had in no way given even any
hint of his plans to them. Some of
them have been repulsed by Blaine
when they approached the subject of
his denomination, and among them
all feeling had grown that Blaine
was net giving confidence TO any of
his friends.
IN THE DARN ALL AROUND.
When they came to compare notes
and found, little by little, that the
experience of one was the experience
of all, they askedseach other what it
meant. SO far as any of the Nation
al Commute or such of his intimates
as have spoken know, he has not
breathcd.a word to person respect
ing his wishes or plans for 1888. He
went to Europe declining to speak
of the matter at all. Judge Robert
son was astonished to see Blaine put
up his hands warningly when he ten
tatively approached the subject A
few days before Blaine sailed Charles
Emory Smith, who has since 1880
regarded himself as especially near
| Blaine, could not get word out of
him, and his friends now frankly adj
NIT to one another that they do not
know whether he wants to run again,
or whether he will permit his name
to go before the convention. Steve
Elkins has been very closely watch
ed, and some of the shrewd men who
have been with him declare that they
are satisfied that even Elkins is in
the dark about Blaine's plans, while
a remark that has been dropped by
Blaine's very near business associate
and Elkin's relative by marriage and
most intimate friend, ex-senator
Davis, that he didn't believe that
Blaine knew whether he would be
candidate or not. tends to confirm
the impression that he has kept every
one of his friends in the dark about
his purposes.
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A b. Il 0. detective arrested two COLI
ored men Thursday of last week at the.
G. " Depot. They are charged with
stealing gold watch. They were con =
veyed to the Jefferson county Jail in
which county the theft WAS commit.
ted.
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If the Ell Paso, Tex. Times, an
anti-Prohibition paper, is to be be-
lieved, there were the most shameful
frauds practiced on the ballot box
in that city by the saloon men to de-
feat the adoption of the amendment.
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FoREPAUGH 81 Samwell's Circus ex-
hibited this town on Thursday. The
parade though small was good. The
quality of the acting was fully up to
the average.
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THE West Virginia Press Associa.
tion convened at Berkeley Springs, dur
ing part of the week. The local edi-
tor attended on Thursday
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Young or mi 'dle-aged men suffering from
nervous debility or kindred affections should
address with 10 cents in stamps for large
treatise. Worlds Dispensary Medical A $50
citation, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
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Miss MAI FAULKNER's fancy ball
was held Thursday night of last week
The costumes were beautiful the trip.
ping Of the light fantastic bewitching
and the effect grand. A large number
was in attendance.
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s'BUsrNEss is beginning to assume
new aspect.
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Some one suggests that a bell
punch should be attached to contri-
button boxes.
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FIsnING parties are on the increase.
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JeFersonlan Simplicity.

CLEvELANp's COMMISSIONERS DIscRFMI-
MATING AGAINST THE POORER CLASSES.
WASHINGTON, August 21.-Yester-
day morning Austin p, Brown, Geo.
w. Knox and f. Springman, all
prominent and wealthy citizens,
drove to the National Metropolitan
Bank on Fifteenth street, opposite
the Treasury, and left their carriages
and coachmen under policeman's
care, and were told that they should
consider themselves under arrest.
They were not marched TO the sta
tion house as common offenders
would have been. Their names were
taken and they were politely request
ed TO answer charge of obstructing
the street, contrary TO law, the new
model policies regulations for bid
ding the standing of carriages in
that crowded locality. AS soon as
the news of the arrests was circulat
ed good society was in tumult,and
that part of the new regulations
which was responsible for the arrests
was vigorously denounced. At the
Commissioners office there was a
terrific stew, where the news was
promptly telephoned. Excitement
was at fever heat. OF course the
law had never been intended TO
catch such fine gentlemen as Messrs.
Knox, Brown and Springman. Lud-
low, Wheatlev and Webb laid their
heads together in consultation and
before the wealthy law-breakers had
time TO get TO the Police Court the
law which they had broken was
abrogated
ARIsToCRAoY FAVORED.
Numerous arrests had before been
made upon the same spot and for
the same reason, but the offenders
were obscure and not of high social
circles. Therefore they were fined
and there were none to sympathize
with them. Every day arrests are
made in this locality of wagoners
and draymen who drive on the con-
crete instead OF the street car tracks
in violation of new rule. Their
teams are always moving and do not
obstruct the street, yet they are ar
rested and fined.
Poor street musicians, and buck
stcrs, who forget the rules and cry
their wares, are daily arrested and
fined and there is no excitement, but
in every case where the rules, which
we're to make Washington q model
city, were found by the wealthy to
be misfit those rules have been
promptly abolished.
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Soon the leaves will begin to fall.
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LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Cool nights.
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Blaine's Plans.

EVIDENTLY lie is NOT LOSING SLEEP
OVER THE QUESTION OF RENoMI
NATION
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
Probate Order,
STATE OF MICHIGAN, q,
COlTNTY OP SuIAwAssFF ~

STA T. Of MlShlGAN,
COUNTY OP SHIAwAssEE 7''
At Il session of the Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee holden at the Probate
I'd day of December,in the year one thousand
eight hundred and eighty seven.
Present, A A. Harper, Judge of Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF william FER
kins, late of Ontario county, State of New
York, deceased.
On reading and fling the petition, duly
verified, of Clarence w. Perkins, alleging that
duly authenticated copies OF the last Will and
Testament Of said deceased, and the probate
thereof have been lied i'm this Court showing
said Will has been duly admitted to probate
in the county of Ontario. Stateof New York,
ana praying that u time and place be fixed
and due notice thereof be given to all persons
allowed filed and recorded in said Court MS
and tor the last Will and Testament of said
deceased.
Thereupon il is ordered that Tuesday, the 81
day of January next. at ten oclOck in the fore
noon, be assigned for the hearing of said
petition. and that the heirs ut law of said de.
ceased, and all other persons interested il
sion OF said Court, then to be holden mt the
Probate Office in the City of Corunna and
show cause. If any there be, why the prayer
of the petitioner should not be granted.
And IL is further ordered that said petit
toner give notice to the persons interested
IN said estate OF the tendency of said petit
ton and the hearing thereof by causing n
copy of this order to be published in THE
TIMES, newspaper printed and circulated
in said County of ShiawaSSec, for three sue
cessive weeks previous to said day Of hear
ing.
A. a. HARPER,
"a true copy.) Judge of Probate.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
FIRES AND OTHER ACCIDENTS.

Fire Friday at Pittsford, Mich, destroyed
furniture store, jewelry store and tin shop;
loss, $40, Co., At McKeesport, Pa, the City
mills, loss, 500 900; insurance, $500 AT
St. Louis tho machine shop of the South St
Louis Foundry company; loss, SO, On.
An extraordinary case Of accidental shoot.
ing by which two men lost their livesis re-
ported from Ozark county, Missouri. Will
lam Requa, member of a party that was on
hunting expedition in remote part of the
county, started out by himself, and when
at some distance from his companions fired at
an object which he took for deer, but which
proved to be W. III. Guintcr nlso y hunter,
from Wyandotte, Kan. After ihs discharge
of his gun Requa rushed foswsri. and GUM
ter WAC was still alive, though fatally
wounded. fired upou him, killing him iu-
stautly
Eve stores aud seven dwellings at Salt
River Mich, were destroyed by fire Satur-
day. The loss is estimated at 5000
a body, supposed to be that of William
Reed was found ON the beach Monday
morning at Atlantic City, N. j. Reed, who
was wealthy and owned an electric "divinny
rod" was drowned Oct 81 while search
ing for buried wrecks supposed to contain
treasure.
In a swamp near Hawesvile, KY, Sunday,
were found a balloon and the remains of an
unknown aeronaut. The body had been al
most reduced to q skeleton, and 10 Is sup
posed the mau perished days ago in the up
per air from hunger and extreme cold.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST.

Senator Spooner writes to a friend in Mil
waulSee that he will soon introduce a bill for
new public building in that city to cost
81, zoe. 900, and take charge OF its passage
though the senate
The Illinois railroad and warehouse COM
missioners filed n report with the governor
Friday upon the Chatsworth railroad dis.
aster. They find that the Toledo, Peoria &;
Western railroad management is censurabls
for not keeping itself informed OF the condi-
ton of its tracks.
At Cincinnati Friday Base Rail- Report
ers' association was formed, with the follow.
ing officers: President, George Mnnson, OF
st louis; vice president, Henry Chadwick,
Of New York; secretary. George E. Stack
house, of New York; treasurer, John III.
Mandigo, of New York.
Representatives from nearly all the local
assemblies Of the Knights Of Labor in Phila.
delphia held a meeting Monday, at which
resolutions were passed recommending that a
de mand be made upon the general executive
board for an itemized account Of its expendi-
lures during the last year.
The issue of standard silver dollars during
the week ending December 10 was S721 ,0S1,
which is s95, 062 greater than that Of the cor
responding week of last year.
The breweries Of Des Moines, Iowa, val
ued at $500, 000 were closed Saturday by the
authorities. The owners, who have no desire
to contest the matter in the courts, have
asked for a reasonable time in which to close
out their business, and Ii is believed that
the Prohibitionists will favor the granting Of
this request.